Revitalizing oncology medications access in Saudi Arabia: Current challenges and recommendations by the Saudi Oncology Pharmacy Assembly.
Nora A AlkhudairJude HowaidiMohammed AlnuhaitMajed AlshamraniMansoor Ahmed KhanAtika M AlHarbiFouad AlnajjarEshtyag BajnaidHajer AlmodaheemMansour AlhowimelAli AlzahraniAmr KhardalyMohammed AlnahedhHamdi ElsoudiHana AlabdulkareemAhmed AlrashidanMusa AlzahraniAbdullah M AlrajhiPublished in: Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (2024)
The formulary management process can be enhanced by addressing the national cancer burden, promoting local data availability, conducting pharmacoeconomic evaluations, focusing on patient outcomes, and improving administration and procurement procedures. Implementing these recommendations can improve access to oncology medications and improve patient care outcomes in Saudi Arabia.